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Our Explanation of Accounting Equation (or bookkeeping equation) illustrates how the double-entry system keeps the accounting equation in balance. You will see how the revenues and expenses on the income statement are connected to the stockholders' equity on the balance sheet.

Part 1Introduction to the Accounting Equation
Part 2Accounting Equation for a Sole Proprietorship: Transactions 1–2
Part 3Accounting Equation for a Sole Proprietorship: Transactions 3–4
Part 4Accounting Equation for a Sole Proprietorship: Transactions 5–6
Part 5Accounting Equation for a Sole Proprietorship: Transactions 7–8
Part 6Calculating a Missing Amount within Owner's Equity
Part 7Accounting Equation for a Corporation: Transactions C1–C2
Part 8Accounting Equation for a Corporation: Transactions C3–C4
Part 9Accounting Equation for a Corporation: Transactions C5–C6
Part 10Accounting Equation for a Corporation: Transactions C7–C8
Part 11Expanded Accounting Equation for a Sole Proprietorship, Expanded Accounting Equation for a Corporation
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